Who We AreIn 2021, Poatek was acquired by WillowTree, an award-winning digital product consultancy recognized as one of the fastest-growing and best places to work in the United States. Now a TELUS Digital company, with offices across the globe, we continue to partner with the world's leading brands, such as HBO, PepsiCo, Domino's, and more, to design, build, and transform their digital products and strategies. We're looking to grow our Poatek offices in Brazil with top talent excited to collaborate with team members across the globe to deliver innovative solutions for our clients.
Location and FlexibilityThis is a hybrid role. This model requires the ability to work in a hybrid mode from one of our offices in São Paulo (2 times/ week or 8 days/ month) or Porto Alegre (3 times/ week or 12 days/ month). Our WFN culture is designed to foster in-person innovation, collaboration, and connection with team members local and visiting from other global offices.
The OpportunityThe Senior Product Lead is a highly-autonomous role with numerous opportunities to make a substantial impact on our teams, clients, and company. You'll blend core concepts of product ownership from Agile methodologies with a holistic product strategy and account management approach, incorporating technical expertise. You'll use your expertise to understand our client's needs, translate business requirements into actionable tasks for our development team, and collaborate with a diverse team of designers, strategists, developers, and test engineers to bring the client's vision to life.
ResponsibilitiesBuild strong, trusting relationships with key client stakeholders, gaining credibility as a "trusted advisor"Lead client discussions around product vision and end-user needsElicit requirements and manage complex requirement backlogs that consider multiple platformsBuild a shared understanding of product requirements among all stakeholders (internal and external)Drive a strategic product roadmap that considers business value, technical lift, dependencies, and time and budget constraintsFacilitate conversations around scope management and feature prioritizationCollaborate with product designers to create best-in-class user experiences that are feasible and within technical constraintsRun or assist in client journey mapping, user story mapping, and other product-oriented workshopsLead technical discussions with engineers to help define system architecture and data flows to guide feature developmentEffectively leverage analytics and metrics data points to drive informed decision-making and enhance product strategiesAnalyze and interpret data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for product optimization and improved user experiencesManage and document technical dependencies and API needsProvide meaningful contributions to the promotion of best practices, skills development, and process improvementMentor other Product Leads, informally or formallyQualificationsC1 or C2 English Language proficiency5+ years of experience in the software development industry as a Product Manager, Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst, Requirements Manager, or related positionExperience working with stakeholders to elicit and define requirements for multiple platforms: iOS, Android, Web, Backend technologies, etc.Proven understanding of the differences in capabilities across iOS, Android, Web, and TV platformsFirm grasp of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and their integration into product development processes for enhanced inclusivity and complianceExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people of different roles and technical backgroundsExperience in driving product vision, go-to-market strategy, and UI/UX discussionsAbility to quickly spin up on new technologies and understand constraints and platform-specific risksRobust documentation and technical writing skills, with proficiency in using user stories, acceptance criteria, flow diagrams, API documentation, and other requirements documentation methodsStrong technical acumen with a deep understanding of product development processes from concept to product launch and frontend and backend technologies (i.e., web/native apps, APIs, databases)Proven track record of facilitating scrum ceremonies (i.e., Stand up, Refinement, Sprint planning, Retrospectives) to drive successful software development cyclesDemonstrated expertise in leading the kick-off of new features and designs, resulting in efficient project implementation and stakeholder satisfactionExcellent user experience intuition and ability to develop empathy for users of your productExperience as a mentor and leader who creates a safe environment where all ideas are welcomed and consideredBonus PointsAgency and/or consulting experience with a variety of clients and industriesAn understanding of the differences in capabilities across iOS, Android, Web, and TV platformsExperience with product research and strategyKnowledge of UI/UX platforms and design thinkingCertified ScrumMaster and/or Certified Scrum Product OwnerWhy Poatek?What We Offer:Be part of an innovative consultancy with a human-centered culture with opportunities for ownership and professional growthCompetitive salary and benefits package (annual bonus)Opportunity to work on innovative agile projects with other high-performing, passionate team members from all over the globe (international travel opportunities)Collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning and professional developmentFlexible work hours and autonomyVoucher for health activities, food allowance, in-office snacks, drinks, and gamesIf you love IT as much as we do, we look forward to meeting you!
Equality is a principle here at Poatek. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Therefore we provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.
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